NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2008–2013

Hyundai Elantra Touring recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 175 owner complaints for the Hyundai Elantra Touring, covering model years 2008 to 2013. The 2010 model year drew the most complaints (75), and Steering is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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4 recall campaigns on file
175 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
6 model years with data (2008–2013)

most complaints: 2010 (75 for that model year)
top component: Steering (54 complaints)
latest recall 20V061000 (reported Feb 4, 2020)

12 complaints reporting a crash (6.9%)
6 complaints reporting a fire (3.4%)
10 complaints reporting an injury (5.7%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Hyundai Elantra Touring complaints by model year

6 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2010 model year has the most complaints: 75 of 175, or 42.9%. Next come 2009 (32) and 2011 (29). The fewest are for 2008, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Hyundai Elantra Touring complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Hyundai Elantra Touring complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury
2008	1	0	0	0
2009	32	0	0	0
2010	75	4	4	4
2011	29	4	1	2
2012	22	2	1	2
2013	16	2	0	2
All model years	175	12	6	10

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Hyundai Elantra Touring components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Steering is the component named most often, in 54 complaints (30.9% of all 175), followed by Air Bags (23) and Electrical System (18).

Components named most often in Hyundai Elantra Touring complaints (top 15)

Components named most often in Hyundai Elantra Touring complaints (top 15)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Steering	54	30.9%
Air Bags	23	13.1%
Electrical System	18	10.3%
Wheels	14	8.0%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	13	7.4%
Suspension	13	7.4%
Vehicle Speed Control	13	7.4%
Engine	12	6.9%
Service Brakes	12	6.9%
Tires	12	6.9%
Unknown or Other	12	6.9%
Power Train	11	6.3%
Exterior Lighting	5	2.9%
Structure	5	2.9%
Visibility	5	2.9%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Hyundai Elantra Touring recalls

4 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Elantra Touring, newest first. The 4 campaigns cover model years 2009 to 2012. The 2010 model year appears in the most campaigns (4).

4 recall campaigns

Hyundai Elantra Touring recall campaigns covering each model year
2009: 3 campaigns	2010: 4 campaigns	2011: 3 campaigns	2012: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 20V061000
Reported Feb 4, 2020
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module
Model years 2009–2011
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Elantra and 2009-2011 Elantra Touring vehicles. On February 21, 2020 Hyundai expanded the recall to include 46,425 model year 2007-2008 Entourage and 2007 Santa Fe vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.
Consequence:
An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the vehicle's main junction box to prevent the risk of an ABS short-circuit while the car is turned off, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 188.
Filed by Hyundai Motor America
NHTSA campaign 15V100000
Reported Feb 23, 2015
Steering › Electric Power Assist System
Model years 2009–2010
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Elantra vehicles manufactured June 1, 2008, to April 30, 2010, and 2009-2010 Elantra Touring vehicles manufactured November 1, 2008, to April 30, 2010. The electronic power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may sense a discrepancy in the steering input signals and, as a result, disable the steering power assist.
Consequence:
If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Hyundai will verify the proper operation of the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) and update the EPS control unit, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 127.
Filed by Hyundai Motor America
NHTSA campaign 14V310000
Reported Jun 10, 2014
Structure › Frame and Members
Model years 2010–2012
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Elantra Touring vehicles manufactured December 15, 2009, through May 7, 2012. The affected vehicles have a support bracket attached to the headliner that may become displaced during a side curtain airbag deployment.
Consequence:
If the headliner support bracket makes contact with an occupant during a crash, it may cause a laceration injury.
Remedy:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will apply adhesive strips to the headliner, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 117.
Filed by Hyundai Motor America
NHTSA campaign 13V113000
Reported Apr 1, 2013
Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch
Model years 2009–2011
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
Consequence:
Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
Filed by Hyundai Motor America

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Hyundai Elantra Touring questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Hyundai Elantra Touring have?

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for the Hyundai Elantra Touring, covering model years 2008 to 2013. The most recent, 20V061000, was reported on February 4, 2020 and is filed under “Service brakes, hydraulic”. The 2010 model year is covered by the most campaigns (4).

Which Hyundai Elantra Touring model year has the most complaints?

The 2010 model year, with 75 of the 175 complaints in NHTSA’s file (42.9%). The next are 2009 (32) and 2011 (29). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Hyundai Elantra Touring complaint?

Steering is the component named most often: 54 complaints, or 30.9% of all 175. Air Bags (23) and Electrical System (18) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Hyundai Elantra Touring?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Hyundai dealer.

How many Hyundai Elantra Touring complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 175 complaints, 12 report a crash, 6 a fire, 10 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Hyundai models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Hyundai VIN decoder with every Hyundai model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Hyundai Sonata 1995–2026 · 63 recalls · 15,961 complaints
Hyundai Elantra 1995–2026 · 56 recalls · 8,573 complaints
Hyundai Santa Fe 2001–2026 · 46 recalls · 7,647 complaints
Hyundai Tucson 2005–2026 · 36 recalls · 6,267 complaints
Hyundai Palisade 2020–2026 · 16 recalls · 2,421 complaints
Hyundai Accent 1995–2022 · 25 recalls · 2,026 complaints
Hyundai Ioniq 5 2022–2026 · 15 recalls · 1,333 complaints
Hyundai Veloster 2012–2021 · 10 recalls · 1,289 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.